Connect the fan and light to the cable. If there is only one hot wire, twist it together with the black cable from the switch with pliers. If there are two hot wires, and you want the switch and light to be operated by the same switch, twist both of them together with the black wire.
Are black and red wires both hot?
Remember, black and red wires are always hot, meaning they are source wires that carry power from the electric service panel to a destination, such as an outlet or a light.
Where do I connect the red wire on a ceiling fan?
Connect the red wire in the ceiling to the black wire in the light kit and the black wire in the ceiling to the black wire in the fan.
What if I have a red wire for ceiling fan?
A red wire up in the ceiling fan junction box usually indicates that the wiring has been installed which provides separate switch for the light and a separate switch for the fan motor. If your ceiling fan does not have a light fixture, then simply cap off the red wire and attach the fan motor to the black wire.
How do you wire a ceiling fan switch?
Insert the paperclip into one of the openings on the side of the replacement four-wire switch. Slide the end of the corresponding wire into the opening next to the paperclip. Hold the wire to keep it in the switch while you pull the paperclips from the opening. Repeat the step to install the remaining three wires.
How do you replace a ceiling fan light switch?
To fix and replace a bad on/off light switch inside the ceiling fan: Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. Remove the old switch.
What is the blue wire on a ceiling fan?
The blue wire on a ceiling fan is to control the power running to the light kit. The black wire is usually reserved for fan power only and does not extend over to your light kit.
How to install a ceiling fan?
– Using a flat surface, such as a table or floor, slip the canopy onto the downrod and run the main wires through. – Attach the bulb-shape fitting at the top of the downrod to the mounting bracket on the ceiling. – If you’re installing a flush mount fan, thread the electrical wiring through the canopy ring.
